Location
48 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
PO3 (£45,750 – £49,056)

Contract Type
Permanent

About the Role
Work with both Children and Adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and learning disabilities. Assess service users with complex care needs and recommend equipment and/or major adaptations to promote and improve independence. Conduct manual handling assessments to reduce risks to service users and carers. Join an experienced and motivated team working closely and collaboratively with internal and external services to provide a holistic approach to assessment and care plans. The role supports surrounding teams such as housing, social work, and adaptation teams by completing robust reports detailing housing, care, and adaptation needs of residents. You will receive individual supervision, peer supervision, and participate in multi-agency discussions while contributing to continuous professional development and service improvement.

About the Team
You will be part of a supportive Adult Social Care team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Sensory Technicians, and a wide range of professionals across health and social care services. The team collaborates with internal colleagues and external partners, including NHS services, housing providers, and voluntary organisations, to deliver coordinated care and support. This dynamic environment values teamwork, communication, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for residents.

About Haringey
Haringey is a vibrant borough known as the “rebel borough” and the 2027 London Borough of Culture. It is a place rich in creativity, personality, and community spirit, championing equality and celebrating diversity. The council values its staff who embody the organisational values of Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused. These values drive ambition and a commitment to delivering the best for all residents.

Working for Haringey
Haringey Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and supported. Benefits include up to 31 days leave plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme, and various discount schemes across leisure and culture.

Experience
Experience working with children and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs, and learning disabilities is essential. Ability to manage a caseload of varied complexity and conduct robust assessments and support plans.

About You
Demonstrate the Haringey values of being Caring, Collaborative, Community Focused, Courageous, and Creative. Excellent assessment skills and the ability to establish and maintain links with professionals from other services and sectors. Commitment to continued learning and professional development. Willingness to contribute to team development and support the smooth running of the team. Familiarity with duty Occupational Therapy systems including ad-hoc visits. Strong written communication skills demonstrated through assessments, support plans, and risk assessments.

Qualifications
Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Disabled Facilities Grant, Building Regulations – Part M, Children and Families Act 2014, and MHRA Guidance and developments.